Tuesday, March 13, 2007

My children, though initially reluctant, have become masters of speedy kitchen scrubbing. Tuesday is our day to thoroughly clean this room, and we have got it down to about fifteen minutes (not including the inside of the refrigerator or the ovens). In fifteen minutes we:

•dust and windex all seven light fixtures•dust the walls and ceilings•scrub the stovetops, stove fronts, and vent hood•clean the microwave inside and out•deep-clean the countertops•wipe down the outside of the fridge and pantry door•wipe down the inside of the compost cupboard and change the newspaper under the bucket•vacuum very thoroughly•mop•and then clean out the sinks.

This only works when everyone has a good attitude--otherwise some of my energy gets diverted into being annoyed with grumpy teenagers. But today everyone managed to be cheerful, and we sped right through.

Wow, well good for you. I can relate when you talk about attitudes, we have 4 daughters and they are so dramatic about helping out. When they do help, they do a beautiful job, and I so appreciate it. BUT haven't gotten it down to 15 min yet.

I just love your blog, I have been lurking here for about 6 months, and find myself here dailey. I have just started my own blog, there are so many things tolearn still.

Great list and Great time! I too am a homeschooler of teenagers. It is nice to find a blog with someone who has children in that age bracket. So many blogs are dedicated to homeschoolers of elementary children.

I read your profile. Living in an old school??? You will not believe, but I was actually looking for an old school to do just that before we bought our home but with no luck. Do you have any pics to share.

What do you mean by the compost cupboard? I keep my kitchen scraps to be composted in a tupperware canister that has a very tight closed lid but out..not in a cupboard...why need for newspaper under..in case of spill? I love your blog.

Feel free to Pin my photos, but please link back to the page you found them on.

Photography

Photography is an important part of life at my house. Photos that appear here are taken by Giles, by the Composer, and by me. Giles is a real, paid photographer, and he uses a Sony Alpha. Most of the photography prior to September 2008 is his. Since then I have done most of the shooting and I use a Konica Minolta. Additionally, the Composer offers me nice shots on occasion, often from his little Canon point and shoot. I've given up trying to note who's done what. Thanks for your interest!